Working Disabled Program

The Working Disabled Program allows certain individuals to become eligibile for Medi-Cal by paying low monthly premiums based on countable income.  To qualify, individuals must meet the following criteria:

1.        Continuously meet the federal definition of disability, without regard to ability to
           perform substantial gainful activity;

2.        Have net family income of less than 250 percent of the federal poverty level; and

3.        Would be eligible to receive Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary
           program benefits if it weren’t for their earnings.

For more information:    (916) 650-0533

Statutory Authority: California Welfare & Institutions Code, Section 14007.g